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Online Cloud Backup
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Excellent and comprehensive online backup with easy remote file access, exclusive discount |
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Unique combination of unlimited backup, file syncing across computers, cloud storage and external drive backup |
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Great low-cost online backup with exclusive discount; can back up external drives |
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Best combination of online backup, cloud storage and multi-device sync; free 30-day trial |
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Most secure, customizable, streamlined file backup for advanced users |
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Simple and cheap backup that lets you use unlimited storage space for one computer; nice service for backing things up on the go |
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Packed with new features, includes 5 computers and local backup; nice interface, savvy mobile apps, and social media backup |
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Solid backup with a lot of configurability; no mobile app access or file sharing |
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Solid online backup with file sharing and the ability to back up to 3 computers, though the interface is not the best |
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Fast and transparent browser-based backup with file sharing; infrequent backup schedule |
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Geared towards businesses; Exchange and SQL backups; compliance for financial, medical companies |
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Well-priced solution for file sharing and collaborative work; not true automated backup solution |
NextAdvisor Online Cloud Backup Blog Headlines
Can I Transfer Files Between My Mac and PC Using Cloud Storage?
Q: I need to share files between two platforms, my Mac and PC. Which cloud storage services can do this? A: Other than being able to backup and access all of your files online, the best thing about cloud storage is the ability to sync and share your files across all of your computers. Thankfully, [...]
How Can I Back Up My Photos But Still Allow Certain People to View and Save T...
Q: I have family photos that I want to store online, password protect and be accessible to my family members only. I have 75+ years of photos that my dad wants family to have access to. A: This is a great question and highlights one of our favorite features of the top cloud storage service [...]
If I Back Up Music and Photos Online, Can I Access Them From Another Computer?
Q: I have a Macbook. If I back up photos and music online, is that information available from any other computer I may have access to? Can pictures be available to other users that I choose? A: With cloud storage, you're essentially killing two birds with one stone ? backing up your computer in case [...]
Google Drive Privacy Policy: How Private are Your Files?
Google Drive, the Internet giant's answer to services like DropBox, is causing a buzz in the world of cloud storage, with excited Google followers signing up for the service without looking twice. The problem, however, is while most cloud storage services pride themselves on how secure they keep your files, Google doesn't exactly make it clear [...]
Storing Files: Comparing SkyDrive, Google Drive, DropBox and Other Cloud Storage
With big names like Microsoft and Google joining the cloud storage market, choosing the right cloud backup provider is increasingly difficult. That's where we come in. There are some key differences between SkyDrive, Google Drive, DropBox, SugarSync and other cloud storage services that may steer you one way or another. SkyDrive. As with Google Drive and [...]
What is SkyDrive? How Is It Different from Other Cloud Backup Services?
Q: Is SkyDrive similar to SugarSync? How does it compare to other cloud storage? A: Like Google's new Drive, Microsoft also set out to create their own cloud storage solution, SkyDrive. It is similar to SugarSync in that you can sync folders across all of your devices and access the files on the web; however, [...]
Google Drive Review: What is Google Drive and How Does it Compare to Other Cl...
Today Google announced their answer to cloud storage, Google Drive. The new service allows users to seamlessly sync their folders on the cloud, making it easy to access files anywhere with an Internet connection. And although we liked Google Drive's simple interface and intuitive drag and drop functionality a la Dropbox, the service is still [...]
How Do I Backup My Facebook Account?
Q: I want to make sure that I never lose the photos I have posted on my Facebook account. Is there a way to back them up? A: Facebook has over 800 million active users, many of whom rely on the social networking site to keep their photos, and in turn, memories. And though Facebook [...]
It's Friday the 13th, Make Sure Your Computer is Protected
Friday the 13th is here, and we want to make sure that your computer has all the tools to fight bad luck. Don't let a computer mishap like a virus, theft, crash or accidental file deletion affect you on the unluckiest of days. Both online backup services and Internet security software can help detour any [...]
Which Online Backup Service Has No Knowledge of Your Password?
Q: I'm looking for the most secure online backup service. Which one doesn't have access to your password? A: When it comes to security, one of the first online backup and cloud storage services that comes to mind is Spideroak. In addition to standard triple-encryption on the backup, transmission, and storage end, you create your password on [...]
What is The Cloud?
Many of the services we review, including online backup, VoIP and Internet fax function in "the cloud." But a question we get a lot is, what does "the cloud" actually mean? The easiest way to put it is that the cloud simply refers to the Internet. Thus, all of these services that work in the cloud are operated [...]
How Can I Sync my Computers Using SugarSync?
Q: I need to sync two of my computers together so that whatever changes I make in a particular folder on one, will show up automatically in the other. How can I do this using SugarSync? A: SugarSync is our top pick for syncing computers. With just a couple of clicks you can sync whatever [...]
If I Delete a Backed Up File From My Hard Drive, Will it Automatically be Del...
Q: When I delete a backed up file off my computer or hard drive, does it automatically get deleted off the cloud? A: This is a great question. Because Online Backup is a great way to guarantee you never mistakenly delete important files, most of these services will retain deleted files for some time. For [...]
World Backup Day: Protect Your Computer from Pranks for April Fools Day
Tomorrow, March 31st, is World Backup Day. And what better time to get in the backup mentality than just in time for April Fool's Day? Your roommate may think programming that miscellaneous picture to pop up anytime you click on your browser is a harmless joke, but your crashed PC sure doesn't think so. Instead [...]
Can Online Cloud Backup Store My Software?
Q: Will Carbonite back up the software programs on my Mac in addition to all my files? I am a freelance graphic designer and am looking for an option that also keeps an off-site copy of all of my software. A: Unfortunately, only Carbonite HomePlus and HomePremier, which are only available for Windows, have the "Mirror Image" feature. This [...]
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How does it work?
Using an online backup service couldn't be easier. In most cases it is as simple as downloading a piece of software on your computer that will automatically run in the background while you computer is turned on. Every time the software runs it checks your computer's hard drive to determine what files have changed and securely stores copies of those files for you so that they can be retrieved in the case of an unforeseen file loss or hard drive failure.
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Why do I need a file backup service?
It is often said that there are two types of people in the world- those that use a hard drive backup service and those that will. Just like your health and auto insurance, online backup is something that you are very happy that you have when you need it. Online backup services store a secure backup of all the important files on your computer's hard drive so that you can retrieve them in case of file loss or corruption. This can be a life saver if your hard drive fails, your computer is stolen or you accidently erase an important file.
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